EXCELLENCE AWARDEE: Best Use of Technology

Westbourne Grammar School

Adrian Camm, PhD, MSL, GradDipEd, BAppSc, FACEL, GAICD

Principal and Managing Director

Adrian Camm is a progressive leader who understands the importance of cultivating environments for students to develop attitudes, morals, ethics, dispositions and skills needed for a life of learning. His expertise has led to an informed understanding that digital transformation in education is inevitable. “Focusing on what makes us human, however, is always more important than focusing on the technology,” he says. Adrian’s journey from teaching, achieving several excellence and scholarship awards, to leadership roles in education across Geelong Grammar, Mentone Grammar and Westbourne has given him the depth and breadth of experience to lead Westbourne Grammar School into its next phase.

Principal and Managing Director

Adrian Camm, PhD, MSL, GradDipEd, BAppSc, FACEL, GAICD

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In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Westbourne Grammar School stands as both a place of tradition and a leader in innovation. Since 1867, the school has shaped generations of learners who think deeply, grow with confidence and make a meaningful difference in the world. Today, across its two campuses in Truganina and Williamstown, more than 2,000 students representing 70 nationalities and 35 faiths learn in a community where diversity, ambition and belonging matter. Westbourne’s ‘Inspire’ learning philosophy ensures students don’t just absorb knowledge – they build the critical thinking, emotional intelligence and ethical awareness to navigate a complex world. Learning here is active, hands-on and immersive. Students don’t just study mathematics; they become mathematicians by solving real problems. They don’t just explore the arts; they become artists through experimentation and expression. And when they play music, they are musicians – performing, creating and refining their craft with passion and purpose. Great teachers are at the heart of this transformation. Westbourne invests deeply in its staff with sector-leading conditions, from fully funded overseas fellowships and postgraduate study support to leadership development programs and flexible work policies. This commitment attracts passionate educators who inspire every learner and strengthens Westbourne’s reputation as an employer of choice. Leadership that inspires This culture of ambition and innovation is guided by Principal and Managing Director Adrian Camm, the 2025 Australian School Principal of the Year. Under his leadership, Westbourne has revolutionised strategy, operations, community engagement and staff development – positioning the school as a national leader in educational innovation. His vision drives initiatives, from pioneering pedagogy, such as the GearED curriculum, to transformative masterplan projects reshaping the Truganina campus. Technology that transforms It is this spirit of innovation that saw Westbourne named a finalist in the Australian Education Awards category for Best Use of Technology. Central to this recognition is the school’s groundbreaking use of AI avatars, which act as digital ‘knowledge concierges’. These interactive avatars – representing Principal Adrian Camm; Director of Teaching and Learning Christine Lambrianidis; and Director of Digital Learning Liam Bassett – provide personalised, accessible support to students, staff and the wider community. The avatars respond in over 50 languages, deliver professional development, assist with enrolment and event queries and provide academic guidance 24/7. Since their introduction, student engagement with resources has risen by 40%, with more than 2,500 queries answered each month. Leadership visibility has also grown, with interactive messaging driving a 30% increase in community engagement. For students, the technology encourages self-regulation, independent inquiry and deeper questioning – embedding metacognitive strategies into daily learning. By combining a proud history with a bold vision for the future, Westbourne Grammar School continues to shape learners who inspire the world.

As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls. At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

Joe Wright is the fifth principal of Fraser Coast Anglican College and was appointed in 2018. Joe’s career has seen him work in different state and Anglican schools. He has previously been nominated for a National Excellence in Teaching Award. Joe introduced the college’s ‘Edge’ program, which won the ACEL Educational Futures Award in 2017. He has also been published in a range of educational journals. Joe treasures the relationships the staff have with their students and families and the vibrant college community and believes these relationships make the college a great school.

Principal

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Teagan Collins, MBA, MEd, BEd, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD

Associate Principal

Ellen Moffatt, MBA, MEd, BEd, BA

Deputy Principal – Head of Truganina Campus

Nicole Bradshaw, MBA, CPA, BBus, GradCertPsychRisk, GAICD

Director of Business

Highly experienced as a teacher and learning innovator, Teagan Collins seeks to inspire and empower communities by focusing on quality learning and teaching, wellbeing and the development of young people as leaders and global citizens. At the core of Teagan’s approach to teaching and learning lies a vision aimed at creating enriching educational settings that foster character, courage and creativity. She firmly believes in the potential for every child to thrive and succeed.

Associate Principal

Teagan Collins, MBA, MEd, BEd, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD

Christine Lambrianidis, PhD, GradDipEd, BA (Hons)

Director of Teaching and Learning

Jeremy Otto, MEd, Cert School Mgmt and Leadership, BEd, BCreativeInd, GAICD

Director of Community Engagement and Advancement

Amrita Ahuja, MCom, MEd (Leadership and Management), BCom (Hons), BEd, GAICD

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Rebecca Hodges, MCom (HR), MAICD

Director of People and Culture

Driven by a passion for sparking ‘Aha!’ moments in students’ learning journeys, Ellen Moffatt is a highly experienced leader and teacher of languages. With impactful leadership and pedagogy as her core motivators, she seeks to empower all learners and teammates to harness their strengths for the common good. Ellen has had the privilege of working with learners from the Early Years to Year 12. In her work as an educational leader, she is motivated to continually enhance community wellbeing so that learners, and the staff and families supporting them, can thrive.

Deputy Principal – Head of Truganina Campus

Ellen Moffatt, MBA, MEd, BEd, BA

Commercially astute and forward-thinking, Nicole Bradshaw brings a wealth of experience in both independent schools and the private sector. Strategically focused with an exemplary track record in the delivery of all aspects of corporate services, Nicole comes to Westbourne from Mentone Grammar, where she was the director of business. Highly respected by her professional peers, she is currently a non-executive director of several not-for-profit community boards and is the immediate past president of the Association of School Business Administrators (Victorian chapter).

Director of Business

Nicole Bradshaw, MBA, CPA, BBus, GradCertPsychRisk, GAICD

Rebecca Hodges is a distinguished HR specialist with a wealth of industry expertise, having held positions at Victoria Police, Swinburne University, Wesley Mission and Ambulance Victoria. She also has extensive governance experience, serving on the boards of the Brien Holden Foundation and Sacred Heart Mission. Throughout Rebecca’s career, she has overseen all functions of HR in complex and large organisations and has been responsible for sizeable and diverse teams delivering key outcomes for employment, workplace relations, policies and innovation.

Director of People and Culture

Rebecca Hodges, MCom (HR), MAICD

Amrita Ahuja is an inspiring and compassionate leader who is dedicated to creating an environment in which students and staff are empowered to thrive. With a focus on fostering collaboration, growth and innovation, she encourages those around her to reach their full potential. Known for her integrity, inclusive leadership style and ability to build strong relationships, Amrita is committed to driving excellence and improving outcomes for all.

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Amrita Ahuja, MCom, MEd (Leadership and Management), BCom (Hons), BEd, GAICD

A dedicated and dynamic leader with extensive experience in a variety of educational settings, Jeremy Otto has held positions of responsibility as deputy principal (teaching and learning), head of learning, head of middle school and dean of teaching and learning. As Westbourne’s director of teaching and learning, he brings a deep understanding of both VCE and IB programs and is a passionate advocate for achieving excellent student outcomes by facilitating exceptional teaching practices. Jeremy is secretary of the Vic/Tas branch of the Australian College of Educators and a member of the Institute of Company Directors.

Director of Community Engagement and Advancement

Jeremy Otto, MEd, Cert School Mgmt and Leadership, BEd, BCreativeInd, GAICD

With almost 20 years as an educational leader, teacher and researcher, Christine Lambrianidis passionately thrives on developing the learning experiences of both teachers and their students to foster dynamic, democratic and diverse educational communities. Her vision for teaching and learning centres on a desire to create caring and inclusive learning environments that also challenge students in imagining a better world.

Director of Teaching and Learning

Christine Lambrianidis, PhD, GradDipEd, BA (Hons)